But the defender has hinted he would love to extend his stay at St James's Park beyond the end of the season.

Hall was signed by boss Chris Hughton after a scan showed defensive lynchpin Steven Taylor faced a two-month spell on the sidelines with a knee injury.

And the defender is on standby for a second appearance away to Derby County tomorrow night, with Fabricio Coloccini a doubt with a hamstring problem.

Hall is determined to enjoy every minute of his stay at St James's Park and the prospect of a permanent move to the promotion-chasing club is at the back of his mind.

"I've signed until the end of the season and after this season, I still have two more years at Queens Park Rangers," Hall said.

"I'm a QPR player, so it would be wrong for me to look at anything else. I'll just take each game as it comes.

"(Helping Newcastle to promotion) would be amazing. Obviously, they've been doing well without me, but for me to come in and add a bit, would be amazing."